Easy Vegan Lunch Ideas You Can Make in 20 Minutes or Less

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Discover some quick vegan lunch ideas to whip up when you're in a hurry.

Whether you are working from home or have to rush out the door to head to your workplace in the morning, having an arsenal of quick lunches can change your whole day.

I'm here to help you solve that time-crunch problem! There are no "cook these lentils ahead of time so you can be ready for the week" type instructions. We don't have time for that! These easy vegan lunch ideas can be prepped in 20 minutes or less - start to finish.

Sandwiches

Chickpea Salad Sandwich

5 from 13 votes

When I'm in a rush, this chickpea salad is one of my go-to recipes. It is easy to make - and if you don't have the extra couple of minutes to chop celery and onions, you leave 'em out! Very customizable.

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Buffalo Chickpea Salad Sandwich

4.45 from 40 votes

Add some SPICE your lunch! Whip up these sandwiches in minutes, top with some lettuce and celery, and enjoy.

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Bagel Sandwich

This vegan sandwich is made on a bagel, and hummus is the star! This is a great recipe to pack in a lunch box or whip up super fast in between conference calls.

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Turmeric Chickpea Salad

4.84 from 59 votes

This is a plant-based alternative to a tuna salad or egg salad sandwich – and full of protein and flavor! Add your favorite sandwich toppings, pack in your lunch box, and be on your way.

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Tacos & Wraps

Vegan Buffalo Chicken Wraps

5 from 3 votes

Vegan buffalo chicken wraps with cool and creamy ranch paired with spicy hot sauce.

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Black Bean Tacos

5 from 2 votes

Black bean tacos make for a delicious vegan lunch! Add your favorite veggies and salsa on top.

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Hummus Wraps

5 from 2 votes

These rainbow wraps are easy to throw together with whatever veggies and flavor of hummus you have in your fridge.

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Buffalo Chickpea Wraps

4.88 from 8 votes

I love a wrap for lunch on the go. You can prep these ahead of time or make them quickly the day of.

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5-Minute Tacos

Tacos do not get much quicker than this! This recipe calls for grilled corn, but she also recommends canned corn if you're in a pinch.

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White Bean Salad

Enjoy this salad on it's own, or enjoy in a wrap or between two pieces of bread. Made in just 5 minutes!

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Soup

5-Minute Creamy Vegan Tomato Soup

4.94 from 32 votes

If you have tomato paste, non-dairy milk, some spices, and 5 minutes - you can make this delicious creamy vegan tomato soup!

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7-Minute Soup

4.94 from 31 votes

I affectionately call this "sick day soup" because it's the perfect simple nourishment you need when you have the sniffles. But it's also fantastic for a quick lunch! Carbs, protein, and greens.

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Salad

Vegan Chopped Salad

5 from 1 vote

Chop up whatever veggies you have on hand and make a simple salad! You can easily whip your own homemade ranch (recipe included) or use a store bought favorite.

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Vegan Greek Salad

5 from 1 vote

This salad recipe calls for tofu feta, which does take some pre-planning, but you can also find vegan feta at the store (VioLife and Follow Your Heart both have feta.) Another alternative is to just use chickpeas.

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Blueberry Hemp Seed Salad

5 from 3 votes

This blueberry hemp seed salad is packed with healthy ingredients, lots of texture, and drizzled with a delicious creamy garlicky tahini dressing.

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Pasta

One-Pot Creamy Spinach Pasta

4.90 from 38 votes

This pasta dish has a cook time of just 10 minutes! Easy, filling, and you get those greens in thanks to the spinach.

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Mug Meal

Vegan Mug Pizza

4.62 from 13 votes

Don't have time to get pizza delivery? No worries. Mix up this mug pizza and toss it in the microwave. In just minutes, you'll have warm and cheesy vegan pizza for lunch!

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Breakfast for Lunch

Tofu Scramble

5 from 29 votes

Breakfast lunch should be done more often. Usually by the time I'm ready to eat, it's 11AM and I'm not sure whether to eat breakfast or lunch. This tofu scramble is perfect for those moments. Serve on toasted bread for a sandwich!

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Fluffy Vegan Pancakes

4.85 from 124 votes

Easy pancakes made from scratch! Enjoy with berries and bananas.

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Dips

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

4.88 from 8 votes

When I'm looking for a really light lunch, I turn to hummus! This roasted red pepper hummus is super flavorful and great to dip chips, crackers, and veggies in. Or, smear it on toast!

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Vegan Bean Dip

5 from 4 votes

Creamy, spicy, and the perfect dip for a Mexican-style lunch. Enjoy with tortilla chips and veggies.

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